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  1. Man Fakes Robbery To Support Drug HabitRead the original story

    22 min ago | WFTV Orlando

    OCALA, Fla. -- Ocala Police say Garrett Lee Brown, 27, faked an armed robbery by cutting his own arm.

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  2. Youth activism rising in NAACPRead the original story w/Photo

    42 min ago | The Philadelphia Tribune

    ... than $2,000 in graduation gift money on air, hotel, tickets, meals and entertainment. Brendien Mitchell Jr., 15, of Ocala, Fla., said his local youth council, which has more than 100 members - not all are attending - had two Krispy Kreme Doughnuts ...

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    Related Topix: African-American, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

  3. Man injured in crash listed in serious conditionRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ocala Business Journal

    ... occurred shortly before midnight Wednesday, the 58-year-old had to be extricated from his crumbled 2002 BMW SUV by Ocala Fire Rescue officials, who had responded to the call. Jones was flown by helicopter to Shands. The accident occurred between the ...

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    Related Topix: University of Florida

  4. Program helps young girls' dreams of horses come trueRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ocala Business Journal

    ... cheap, Morrow said. To raise money, Morrow is holding a Horses Horses Horses fundraisier Saturday and Sunday at the Ocala Livestock Pavilion. Events will include demonstrations by local trainers of 14 horse breeds, including American Quarter Horses, ...

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  5. Molly Braswell Wins USEF Show Jumping Talent Search in VermontRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Horses Daily

    East Dorset, Vermont - Molly Braswell of Ocala, FL, topped a field of 39 entries to win the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search held Thursday, July 9, at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show in East Dorset, VT.

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    Related Topix: East Dorset, VT, Dorset, VT, Warren, VT, Horse, Pets

  6. Florida's springs keep their cool all summer longRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ocala Business Journal

    ... No pets or alcohol Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Sundays Information: 489-3055 Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest Where: Ocala National Forest Visitors Center, 10863 E. State Road 40, Silver Springs Fees: $3 per person Hours: 8 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  7. OPD: Who is this baby?Read the original story

    Jun 1, 2009 | Ocala Business Journal

    Published: Monday, June 1, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:03 p.m. Hoping for a clue from the public, the Ocala Police Department released a photo of the unidentified baby found in a cardboard box in northwest Ocala on Saturday.

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

  8. Local Bounty Hunter Searches for Haleigh CummingsRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | Broward-Palm Beach - News

    Haleigh Cummings has been missing for five months. It's been five months since 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings disappeared from the bedroom of her family's trailer home in Satsuma , a rural community north of Ocala National Forest.

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    Related Topix: State Prisons, Prison

  9. NAACP reports resurgence of youth activismRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Monterey County Herald

    ... than $2,000 in graduation gift money on air, hotel, tickets, meals and entertainment. Brendien Mitchell Jr., 15, of Ocala, Fla., said his local youth council, which has more than 100 members - not all are attending - had two Krispy Kreme Doughnuts ...

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    Related Topix: African-American, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

  10. Woman said she was robbed at bankRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ocala Business Journal

    ... ok at the robber, but noted that the person escaped in a car. Anyone with any information about this case can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com .

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  11. Cypress Bay grad Brandon Park wins FSGA junior eventRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Palm Beach Post

    ... Florida State Golf Association boys junior tournament. In the younger bracket, including 13- to 15-year-old players, Ocala-Trinity Catholic's Evan Byrd was the only golfer to finish below par. His one-under final score edged West Palm Beach's Sawyer ...

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    Related Topix: More Sports, Golf

  12. Suspect's Mother Says Officer's K-9 Bit Her Son Without ReasonRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | WFTV Orlando

    ... of suspect Jeffery Aaron, says her son was bit Tuesday afternoon by a police dog without proper reason. According to Ocala.com, Aaron told reporters on Wednesday that while she was on her patio, her son stood roughly 10 yards away with his hands in ...

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    Related Topix: Marion County, FL

  13. Nelson s Bill Would Ban Importing of SnakesRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Ledger

    ... death focused attention on the concerns about importing non-native species into the state. Buy photo BRUCE ACKERMAN OCALA STAR-BANNER "It's just a matter of time before one of these snakes gets to a visitor in the Florida Everglades," said Florida ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  14. Suspect's mother says police K-9 unnecessarily bit her sonRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ocala Business Journal

    ... son, Jeffery Aaron, stood roughly 10 yards away with his hands in the air. Aaron said the officer, identified in an Ocala Police Department report as Cpl. Dustin Keuntjes, was walking with his dog and entered the yard and walked toward her. She said ...

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  15. Ocala Pizza Joint Robbery a Fake, Police Say

    Yesterday | WCJB-TV Gainesville

    On Monday, TV20 brought you the story when deputies responded to Pizza Italia located at 11 NE 58th Avenue in Ocala, in reference to an armed robbery.

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  16. Wild Waters boasts unique ridesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun Gainesville, FL

    ... 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends; the park closes for the season Sept. 7. Where: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., just east of Ocala. Admission: $25.99, $22.99 for children; discounts available online at www.wildwaterspark.com/ Info: 236-2121 The balloons, ...

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    Related Topix: Silver Springs, FL, Marketing

  17. Poll: Do you use your cell phone when you drive?Read the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | News Press

    ... will remain up until the space is bought by someone else. The council estimates the billboards - also in Tallahassee, Ocala and Daytona Beach - will be seen by about 56,000 people each day in Florida. Jay Anderson, executive director of Stay Alive ...

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    Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Cape Coral, FL

  18. Utility Rates Soar, Homeowners Switch to Solar PowerRead the original story

    Yesterday | PRWeb

    SolarTrek, a UMA Solar dealer, recently installed a MyGen Solar Electric system on Ken Bull's home in Ocala, Florida.

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    Related Topix: Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Altamonte Springs, FL, PRWeb

  19. Bernard J. BoyerRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | ETruth.com

    ... April 29, 1935, in East Jordan, Mich., and lived in Elkhart for 17 years. Mr. Boyer is survived by one son, Steve, of Ocala, Fla., and his sister, Verna, of Mancelona, Mich. Friends and family will meet for a casual gathering from 1 to 4 p.m. ...

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  20. Man charged with impersonating copRead the original story

    Wednesday | MyFoxOrlando

    ... The women would wait in the car while he went inside and purchased drugs. According to the two women who are from Ocala and DeLand, Lopez met them on MySpace.com and convinced them to meet up with him in Daytona Beach. Lopez is facing several ...

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    Related Topix: Volusia County, FL, Drugs, Deland, FL